English / proverb
All That Glitters Is Not Gold
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Things that appear valuable, trustworthy, or exciting on the surface often turn out to be disappointing.
In context
01
She turned down the lucrative-looking contract after learning that all that glitters is not gold.
02
Adapting to reality taught him that all that glitters is not gold when evaluating investments.
Synonyms
appearances are deceptive,looks can be deceiving,superficial promise
Antonyms
authentic gold,true value,genuine article
Collocations
remind someone that all that glitters is not gold,truth that all that glitters is not gold,adage that all that glitters is not gold